The Blindboy Podcast
Valentines cards come from the Pagan ritual of slapping bare arses with the hide of a skinned Dog
Feb 14, 2024
Exploring the origins of Valentines cards from the pagan festival of Lupercalia, including rituals of nudity, whipping, and sacrifices. Discussing sensory deprivation in a flotation tank and its connection to understanding human consciousness. Uncovering the bizarre attempt to teach dolphins to speak English and communicate with aliens. Sharing reflections on the flotation tank experience and playing an eerie Aztec death whistle.
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Quick takeaways
- Valentine's Day originated from the pagan festival Lupercalia, which involved whipping women's arses with strips of dog skin to promote fertility.
- Flotation tanks provide a unique and therapeutic meditative experience by eliminating sensory input, inducing calmness and releasing tension.
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February: Its Origins and Pagan Festivals
February, named after the pagan festival Lupercalia, was a time of purification and fertility in ancient Rome. Lupercalia, celebrated between February 13th and 15th, included the ritualistic whipping of women's arses with strips of dog skin called februas. The festival aimed to ensure the birth of healthy lambs and promote human fertility. Conjectures remain about the consensual nature of this act of violence. However, over time, Lupercalia was replaced by St. Valentine's Day, which introduced the tradition of sending love letters instead of whipping.
